Diving Alagadi Beach (Turtle Project)

Site Overview

Alagadi Beach (Turtle Project) is a reef, seagrass dive site in undefined, Cyprus, set in the sheltered nearshore waters off Alagadi. Alagadi Beach is a key nesting beach for green and loggerhead turtles on the North Cyprus coast, with gentle seagrass slopes that are a reliable spot to see them in the water. The site reaches a maximum depth of 10 m with an average around 6 m, and the typical profile suits beginner divers holding at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the Cypriot coast: visibility generally runs from 15 to 30 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 16 and 28 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Green Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Two-banded Seabream, Common Octopus, with the full species list detailed below for those planning a dive. It is a turtle-focused shore dive where green and loggerhead turtles are regular during the summer season. Because of its beginner rating and the need for an Open Water certification, Alagadi Beach (Turtle Project) is best approached with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, appropriate specialist training. It is a representative example of why Cypriot diving, with its wrecks, reefs, caves and gorgonian walls, attracts divers who want Mediterranean life and history in equal measure, and it pairs easily with the other sites of the undefined region for a varied holiday.